The Washington critic., 1887-06-10
WASHINGTON CRITIC
WASHINGTON, JUNE 10, 1887.
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses Of the
National Capital.
OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES.
Thomas Gray q Son.

Among the dealers In hardware, hour,
feed, grain, etc., Of the District the firm
above mentioned are well known. Located
at Anacostia, they have large part Of the
trade OF the section. They are successorsto to
Gray Il Robey, and have been established
since 1881. They Gerry o complete line Of
hardware, carpenters tools, farming im-
plements,. keeping always the latest i'm
ths sna a, whcS
are necessary to make up a full line Of these
goods. They also keep lime, plaster,
cement, hair, brushes, etc. Their depart
ment for flour and feed Is always we'll
stocked, and they have a fine line Of harness
for all purposes. They have q large ware
house for storing agricultural implements,
and one specially noted by the writer Of this
pumps. They have telephone connection,
making II very convenient for their Gus
TONERS to order. Both are natives OF Prince
Georges County, Nd, and are thoroughly
conversant with the wants OF the trade TO
which they cater.
N. O. Robey.
There are, perhaps, within the wide
domain Of mercantile activity, but few
branches Of business, II any, that contribute
30 largely to the general prosperity Of COM
merce as the grocers trade. A successful
house engaged in this lineis that Of IN. G.
Robey, located on Bridge street, Anacostia,
ID. G. This business was originally cstab-
lished by Messrs. T. Gray & N. e. Robey.
In 1866, October l, Mr.. Robey became sole
proprietor. He does large business in his
line, and his facilities for conducting the
same are Of complete character. The
premises occupied consist Of building
20x60 feet In dimensions. 1t contains q
large and wellselected stock Of groceries,
wines and liquors, tobacco and cigars,
queensware, glassware, and also large
and varied assortment Of such articles as
are usually kept in q well.conducted es-
tablishment. All orders, either by post or
telephone, receive prompt attention. Tele-
Of Anacostia, where he has resided all his
life, and one Of our self-made business
men.
OF the corner Of Harrison and Monroe
streets, Anacostia, carries full line OF
drugs and medicines, druggists sundr1es,
proprietary medicines, toilet and fancy
goods, wines and liquors for medicinal 'pur-
poses, o complete stock OF paints, oils,
glass, etc., and in fact full line Of goods
such as is appropriate to a complete and
well-equipped drug establishment. Mr..
Watson has been established since 1885 and
has built up successful business, one
which is constantly on the increase. lie
graduated from the National College OF
Pharmacy in the class Of 'S3, In addition to
which he has an experience of seven
years in actual business, making him thor
oughly competent to compound prescrip-
tions, which he makes speciality. lie
has fine soda fountain, using none but
fine juices for syrups, and has d large trade
on 1t.
VIM. II. Richards g. Co.,
at the foot Of Third street southeast, are
extensive dealers In lumber, wood and coal.
They have been established since 1881, and
in that time have gained the confidence Of
their patrons. In addition to an extensive
stock Of lumber, they have two coal yards
handling over SIX thousand tons annually
and sand wharf, where they dispose Of
ten thousand carloads each season. Mr.
James II. Richards, the father, has had
thirty-hve yearslexperience as brickmakei
while his son, W. H., has been for fifteen
years engaged in the same occupation
Both are natives Of Warrington, and have
been connected with Its business Interests
for length Of time which gives them pres
tige In any line In which they may become
VIM. II. Ernest,
proprietor Of the Columbia Pottery, manu-
facturer Of stone and eNthenware, at No
313 Georgia avenue southeast, took entir,
charge of the concern during 1888. Th,
pottery was established by the Columbil
Pottery Company, whom Mr.. Ernest sue
ceeded. He manufactures stone ant
earthenware Of all kinds, Jars, pans, jugs
flower.pots Of oil sizes, both moulded ant
handmade; saucers, stovepots, -pipkins
vases, etc. lie has in all his goods an ex
tensiye local trade. He is native Of Prime
Georges County, Nd, but has resided her
since 1854.
Il. L. Finley,
proprietor Of the Mt Vernon Dairy, Will
headquarters at the corner Of Twelfth AM
q streets southwest, purchased this old-es
tablished concern about one year ago, ant
since taking possession has succeeded Fl
building up a greatly increased business
He guarantees his milk to be strictly fresl
and pure, and as this article is one to whicl
too great care cannot be paid, the public ar
sure to patronize one upon whom they col
rely